A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Drum lung

Long road / journey

意味

Describing a trip that takes a long time.

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文化的背景

The phrase is often linked to the poor state of national roads, making it a common topic of small talk and complaints. In basme (fairy tales), the hero often goes on a 'drum lung' to find the 'apa vie' (water of life). Travelers are traditionally given food 'la pachet' (to go) because a 'drum lung' meant no restaurants were available. Digital nomads and young professionals use it to describe the 'hustle' or the path to financial independence.

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Use it for empathy

If a friend tells you they are tired from traveling, saying 'A fost un drum lung, înțeleg' (It was a long road, I understand) shows great empathy.

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Adjective Agreement

Don't forget that 'drum' is neuter. If you talk about multiple roads, use 'drumuri lungi'.

意味

Describing a trip that takes a long time.

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Use it for empathy

If a friend tells you they are tired from traveling, saying 'A fost un drum lung, înțeleg' (It was a long road, I understand) shows great empathy.

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Adjective Agreement

Don't forget that 'drum' is neuter. If you talk about multiple roads, use 'drumuri lungi'.

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The 'Drum Bun' Rule

Even if you know someone has a 'drum lung' ahead, always wish them 'Drum bun!' as they leave.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'drum lung'.

Până la bunica este un ______ ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: drum lung

The sentence uses 'un', which indicates a singular masculine/neuter noun.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct plural form:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Avem două drumuri lungi.

In plural, 'drum' becomes 'drumuri' and 'lung' becomes 'lungi'.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation.

When would you say 'Este un drum lung spre succes'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you are talking about a 10-year career plan.

This is a metaphorical use of the phrase.

Fill in the missing line.

Andrei: 'Zborul durează 15 ore.' Ioana: '___________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ce drum lung!

15 hours is a long time, so 'drum lung' is the appropriate reaction.

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4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'drum lung'. Fill Blank A1

Până la bunica este un ______ ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: drum lung

The sentence uses 'un', which indicates a singular masculine/neuter noun.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct plural form:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Avem două drumuri lungi.

In plural, 'drum' becomes 'drumuri' and 'lung' becomes 'lungi'.

Match the phrase to the most likely situation. situation_matching B1

When would you say 'Este un drum lung spre succes'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: When you are talking about a 10-year career plan.

This is a metaphorical use of the phrase.

Fill in the missing line. dialogue_completion A1

Andrei: 'Zborul durează 15 ore.' Ioana: '___________'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ce drum lung!

15 hours is a long time, so 'drum lung' is the appropriate reaction.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

Yes, absolutely. Even though 'drum' literally means road, it is used for any mode of transport, including planes and boats.

It is neutral. You can use it in a business report or while chatting with a neighbor.

'Drum lung' is everyday language. 'Cale lungă' is more poetic, often used in literature or to sound more dramatic.

You can say 'E mult de mers' or 'E departe'.

In Romanian, the adjective usually follows the noun: 'un drum lung'. Putting it before ('un lung drum') is very poetic and rare.

関連フレーズ

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drum bun

similar

Have a good trip

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la drum

builds on

On the road

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cale lungă

synonym

Long way

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drum scurt

contrast

Short road

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